Machine Quilting Basics and more
Good Morning, Quilters! If you are like me, you are in constant search of the perfect quilting marking pen. Quilt marking pens need to be easy to see, easy to erase and not dry out or break too easily. The Best Quilt Marking Pen for Medium to Dark Fabrics My favorite marking tool for medium…
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Good Morning, Quilters, It’s that time of year… We are purchasing presents for everyone on our list–maybe even for ourselves? Like my daughters, Faye and Nora, wouldn’t it be fun to start out the 2019 with a new sewing machine? THE BERNINA Q20–ONE YEAR REVIEW It’s been more than a year since I purchased the…
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Good Morning, Quilters! Last week, I shared my step-by-step method for marking a grid on quilts. The post generated a lot of conversation about marking tools. (Be sure to read the comments!) Marking our quilts is one of the biggest challenges quilters face. Marking the quilt can be very time consuming and there is nothing…
Applique and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Do YOU need a quick project to brighten up your house? I have a perfect project for you! In just a few hours, you can complete this raw-edge, free motion appliqué project that I designed for OLFA. As the OLFA Designer of the Month, (Read my interview HERE) I received a beautiful…
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Good Morning, Quilters! The first three things I purchased when I began quilting: The book Quilts! Quilts! Quilts! (by Laura Nownes and Diana McClun–now available for $2.50 on Amazon!), an OLFA rotary cutter an OLFA cutting mat. I have an OLFA rotary cutter in every sewing room drawer-in a variety of sizes and styles-so I was thrilled…
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Good Morning, Quilters! It’s the little things in our sewing rooms that make quilters happy! Today’s “little thing” comes from my friend, Sandy who gave me this spray mister bottle she picked up at Sally’s Beauty Supply. The mister is sold in the salon industry for hair care. It’s different from other spray bottles. After each…
Machine Quilting and more
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Good Morning, Quilters! I hope you will have a few minutes between basting the turkey and setting the table to do a little early shopping! Craftsy has an AMAZING SALE –starts today and ends on Monday! Stock up on classes for yourself and as gifts–in January you will be so glad you did! MY THREE…
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Good Morning, Quilters! I must confess, ironing is like dusting to me–I rarely see the need–unless I’m quilting, of course! I will throw my clothes away in the dryer for a few minutes if ironing is required. Whenever I go to a quilt show or market, I scour the shops for exciting new supplies, notions,…
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Good Morning, Quilters! Do YOU ever quilt with pre-cuts? Last week, when I was using charm squares (5 x 5″) from different manufacturers, I came across this little problem: Argh! I had to cut my pre-cuts! My friend Kelly Ashton–known for precision piecing–recommends that you measure all your precuts before stitching–and you may need…
